Stephen William Hawking

Sitterback to top

• Stephen William Hawking (1942-), Theoretical Physicist. Sitter in 9 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Yolanda Sonnabend (1935-), Theatre designer; artist. Artist of 9 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This is a preparatory sketch for Sonnabend's painting of Hawking, commissioned by the Gallery.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Life lines: Recently acquired 20th Century drawings (31 October 2009 - 25 April 2010)
• The Artist's Process (4 December 2007 - 1 June 2008)

Portrait setback to top

• Studies for the portrait of Stephen Hawking (NPG 5799) by Yolanda Sonnabend

Subject/Themeback to top

• Eyeglasses and spectacles